Group Ironman Launch - This Week In RuneScape

Steel yourselves for self-sufficient 'Scaping, this time with a team of friends by your side! Now's your chance to build a powerful squad of Ironmen and compete for the top spot on the leaderboards. It's a new way to experience Gielinor!

Group Ironman launches today and is a fresh spin on the classic Ironman format. Players are self-sufficient, are unable to trade (mostly) and have a DIY attitude towards the game - but now, you'll be working as a team instead of going solo. Group members are able to freely trade tradeable items to each other and have access to Group Storage, a shared Bank which lets you pass around select items that were previously untradeable.

You'll be competing for new leaderboard positions in both Competitive and Regular Group Ironman modes. You'll also have the opportunity to earn unique rewards like the Group Ironman Armour, which improves as the group smashes through their Journey Achievements.

Want to know more? Check out the Group Ironman Dev Diary, or our recent blog!

If you need a little direction on how to get started, check out the panel below this one for a crash course.

Lastly, we'd like to say a big thank you to the entire Group Ironman team.

Their dedication, creativity, and collaboration have brought this long-awaited feature to life, and we are looking forward to seeing the whole community come together to experience it. The effort they've all put into this update cannot be understated, from the initial design stages all the way to launch.

This is a huge milestone, and none of it would have been possible without each of your contributions. Here's to even more exciting updates in the future!

Getting Started

To start Group Ironman, you'll need an account which hasn't progressed past character creation.

Step 1. Press "Select Game Mode"

Step 2. Choose "Group Ironman"

Step 3. Customise your character and press "Done" when you're ready to proceed.

Step 4. If you want to dive straight into Group Ironman and do not need a tutorial, select "I have played very recently".

Congratulations! You are now a Group Ironman! Just need to get the group going now...

Grouping up

Once you're on the Iron Enclave, you can form your group. When you have control of your character, check out the "Create Group" tab - it should pop right up on your screen.

Here you will select either "Regular" or "Competitive" mode. Don't worry if you're not sure which one to pick yet - you can change between them while forming the group.

Your next challenge is settling on a name! It can be up to 20 characters, but bear in mind that you’ll be unable to pick the same name as an existing Clan, as they share the same name space.

Once you have a name and your group mates, you're ready to set out. Remember, your group must be between two and five players, and one of you will have to take on the mantle of leader. Don't fear if all your planned group mates aren't all available at this early stage - you'll be able to add players to your team by returning to the Iron Enclave, so there’s no need to hang around waiting.

Join the game and start climbing those HiScores!

If you are a current Ironman player, you can head to Lumbridge and use the portal to the Iron Enclave to access the island and start forming or joining a group. Please note that if you are an Iron and wish to become a Group Iron, you will not be able to reverse this decision.

The Iron Enclave

The Iron Enclave is a new island only available to Iron players. It’s where you’ll form teams and learn the core elements of Group Ironman!

You can speak with the Iron Tutor to learn more about the available Game Modes...

Check out the Ironman at Group Ironman achievements at the plaque...

... and when you're ready, you can take the Portal to Lumbridge from the northern point of the island.

Adventure awaits! If you want to know more about the Group Ironman experience, you can check out our recent wrap up blog or the Features and Gameplay video released last week!

October 28th: Group Ironman Creator Streams

Join the following creators as they and their groups take up the mantle of Group Ironmen!

October 31st: J-Mod Stream - Halloween Parade!

Grab your bedsheets and broomsticks and get ready for a spooky Parade! Mod Yuey will be joining in with some in-game spooky festivities. Meet up at 17:00 Game time near Draynor Manor on World 11. Catch the stream live on our Official Twitch Channel!

Looking to find some like minded folks? Need tips on how to approach a situation from the Ironman angle? Check out these communities!

Irons of Gielinor

Irons of Gielinor is a one-stop shop for Ironman and Group Ironman game modes, whether you're a veteran or just starting out on your journey. Their server specialises in PvM content (with a dedicated team forming channel), as well as having plenty of discussion channels for PvM, Skilling and Group Ironman Mode.

They also offer a Group Ironman Group Forming channel for finding that perfect group of likeminded Ironmen, AND we have a lot of Ironman-friendly guides on offer. We're not just a combat server though - feel free to ask questions, share your accomplishments, or simply chat with fellow irons in a supportive and friendly environment.

F2PIronmanFC

F2PIronmanFC is a supportive community focused on helping free-to-play Ironman players, both new and experienced, progress through their journey and have fun while doing so! Whether you're just starting out, looking to form a Group Ironman team, or just wanting to refine your methods - we provide a space where players can share tips, ask for advice, and connect with others who are passionate about the Free-to-Play Ironman playstyle.

Other Communities

• Boss Guild hosts boss masses for some easy kc, potential loot, and pet rolls.
• Deep Sea Fishing helps irons obtain a bunch of items that can be very useful to gloss over content or complete certain requirements much more quickly.
• Fast Sc can help irons obtain their Fletcher's and Artisan's outfits.
• Taskman can help newer irons achieve structured goals and not feel overwhelmed by the long chains of requirements they often face.

General

• Updated names on boss entrances to public and private encounters, instead of uninstanced and instanced encounters.
• Removed Master of Assault Achievement from Trimmed Completionist Cape requirements.
• "Assault and Battery" and "Pirates of Penance" music tracks are now unlocked by entering the Barbarian Assault lobby.
• The Trouble Brewing music track will now unlock when you enter the lobby.
• The Stealing Creation music track will now unlock when you enter the lobby.
• Player examine now links to the Clan information web page, if that player is in a Clan.
• Fixed an issue which caused various necromancy ability animations to not function as expected.
• Fixed an issue that blocked players from equipping the spooky keepsake items.
• The Mazcab raid puzzle section has been altered so it can be completed by less than 4 people. Now you only need 4 or the number of players in the group, whichever is lower, to be standing on the puzzle pieces.
• For example a group of 2 players will only need two correct puzzle tiles to be stood on.
• The time allowed to complete this puzzle has also been increased from 12.6 seconds to 15 seconds.

Ironman Changes

• The following content is now available for Ironman and regular Group Ironman players - it is still blocked for Competitive Ironman groups:
• Blast Furnace
• Demon Flash Mobs (drops available for Competitive Ironman groups if they do 100% of the kill)
• Sinkholes
• Trouble Brewing
• All Ironman accounts should now be able to correctly spend Zeal in the reward shop to purchase XP and charms.

We are delighted to announce that we have raised a grand total of $70,000 with our Froggly Fundraiser event which wrapped up on Monday. Over $27,000 of it was raised via player's RuneCoin donations and the entire sum will be split evenly among our wonderful charity Partners Blueprint for All, Safe in Our World and Special Effect.

It was inspiring to see how well this amphibious initiative was received by the community!

To ensure players have an optimal gaming experience, we will be discontinuing support for 32-bit Android devices in the first quarter of 2025. This decision allows us to focus exclusively on optimising the game for 64-bit Android systems moving forward.

By shifting our attention to 64-bit devices, we can unlock improved performance, increased efficiency, and an overall smoother experience for players. While this change may impact some users, it is an essential step toward future-proofing the game and ensuring we can continue delivering updates and enhancements.

Prepare to transform the appearance of your favorite weapon for free with the new Umbral Crypt Lord cosmetic in RuneScape. Be one of the first to access this exclusive weapon skin by signing up here!

These cosmetic overrides are available from today and you just need to sign up and check out the Xsolla platform to unlock them for free!

Starts October 24th | Ends October 31st | Grim Harvest

Grim Harvest continues until the 31st! Smash Pumpkins in the Grim Harvest to earn H'oddments and fill up the Harvest Bonus bar! Every 4th harvest bonus will earn you a piece of the brand new Necromancy Skilling outfit which increases your experience gains!

Starts November 1st | Ends November 4th | Phoenix Rising

The Phoenix is on the rise and the rewards are red hot! Get ready to burn bonus experience, unlocking boosts and stronger Lamps.

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Pink Skirts Player Events

Each week the Pink Skirts put on a selection of fun activities that everyone can join. Here are the main events this week:

• Hosted By: Ghotic Fish, AoD 7-10 Man and RuneScape
• Date/Time: Saturday November 2nd, 19:00 Gametime
• Location: God Wars Dungeon - Nex Lobby
• World: 23

• Hosted By: MadClikr and the Lil Tuzzies Clan
• Date/Time: Monday October 28th, 23:00 Gametime
• Location: Fort Forinthry
• World: 85
• FC: Lil Tuzzies

• Hosted By: Miss Misty
• Date/Time: Wednesday October 30th, 20:00 Gametime
• Location: Edgeville Bank
• World: 60
• FC: Miss Misty

If these don't take your fancy, take a look at the full events schedule here. There’s sure to be something you’ll enjoy!

Community Spotlight

Official Discord Seasonal Spotlight

Join the RuneScape Discord Server affiliates for a Seasonal Spotlight: "A Halloween Haunt." Our affiliate communities will be serving up some frightening times with some Halloween-inspired events! See the calendar for more details.

A special thanks to Achievement Help, Boss Guild, FashionScapers, Fast Sc, Mega Duck Community, PvM Encyclopedia, PvPlatform, RuneHQ, RuneScape Art Community, and ScreenieScape for hosting events for the community this week!

Witch Please Pink Skirt Parade

Come join our friends at Pink Skirts for Witch Please!, a fun Halloween themed Parade to celebrate the season in spookylicious style!

Together with Mod Yuey, we will be creepin' and crawlin' through Gielinor, from Draynor Village to the Halloween Event Portal in Burthorpe. Along the way we'll be having some fun stops for boo-tiful Love Letters, Stroopwaffles and more. Who knows what giant scary beasts we might find along the way!

Dress: Feel free to come dressed in your favourite Halloween outfits, we can't wait to see what you come up with!

In the spirit of this event and to not undermine organisers, please show parade etiquette by not shouting out profanities, political slogans, or advertisements of any nature.

Where: Draynor Village Market When: Thursday 31st October at 17:00 UTC or Thursday, 31 October 2024 18:00 your local time World: 11 Hosts: Liefje, Lady Spyra, Apazos

Everyone is invited, hope to scare see you there!